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Web Release
2 days ago
- Web Release
Discover a Seaside Escape at Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, Thailand
For families seeking a serene beachside getaway in Phuket, Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. Nestled on the quiet shores of Mai Khao Beach and surrounded by fresh sea air and lush greenery, the resort provides a peaceful setting for quality family time. Enjoy Halal-certified food options, spacious family-friendly rooms, and a variety of activities for children making it an ideal destination for a relaxing and memorable holiday together. Comfort and Convenience The rooms at the resort are spacious, clean, and very comfortable. You can wake up to views of the beach, garden, or pool. Some rooms even have a private pool or bathtub, depending on the room type. Every room includes a soft bed, a balcony, and everything you need for a great stay. Families with children will love the Kids Club, where little ones can play, try Thai arts and crafts, and join fun activities. Adults can relax at the spa, where you can enjoy a Thai massage or calming treatments. Guests can also swim in the beachfront pool, join morning yoga, or take a peaceful walk along the beach. Dining Experience At Ocean Kitchen, you can enjoy Thai and international food, including fresh seafood, salads, grilled meat, and tasty desserts. Halal-certified options are available to cater to diverse dietary needs. There's also The Nook café where you can stop by for coffee, snacks, or ice cream during the day. Discover the Local Area There are many great places to visit nearby. You can take a walk in Sirinat National Park, enjoy a boat trip to the famous Phang Nga Bay, or explore Old Phuket Town to see colorful buildings and try delicious street food. You can also join a Thai cooking class with the chef, starting with a visit to a local market to learn about fresh ingredients before cooking your own Thai dishes. Special Offer: Stay Longer, Get More When you book three nights or more, you'll enjoy daily breakfast for two people and a free upgrade to the next room category, if available. You'll also get Marriott Bonvoy points based on your tier, early check-in from 12:00 hrs, and late check-out until 16:00 hrs. During your stay, enjoy a 30-minute head massage for two, a private wellness session like Thai boxing, yoga, or Pilates, and a Thai herb planting activity. Each evening, you can relax with a glass of local alcohol between 17:00 – 18:00 hrs. The package also includes laundry service for up to 10 items, roundtrip transfer to Central Festival for stays of seven nights or more, free entry to the Peranakan Museum, and free use of bicycles to explore the area. Book now at Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort your perfect seaside escape. Reservations team, +66 76-603699 [email protected] *Source: AETOSWire
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Intimate live music with an impressive indie line up, now at The Nook in Chennai
Anyone who enjoys listening to live English music in Chennai has had the same old nagging complaint for years. A 2012 article in The Rolling Stones of retired electro-rock band Adam & The Fish Eyed Poets says, 'The thing is there is only one venue in Chennai [Star Rock]. It's very hard for standalone pubs to function here, so the music scene is quite dead.' Musicians have tried tirelessly to foster a 'new band performing at the local pub' culture but have only had a handful of venues like Palomar's Spotted Deer and Savera's Bay 146, that have opened their doors to performers. Let's not even begin speaking of the acoustics. An interesting phenomenon has however emerged to fill the gap recently. Aficionados running cafes and owning private alcoves have begun metamorphosing their spaces to become patrons of the arts. The Alwarpet cafe Vinyl and Brew and the travelling Sofar gigs have become alternate spaces to enjoy listening to new bands and a variety of interesting music. More importantly, both these spaces seem to be demanding undivided attention and participation from an invested audience. This has led to shows being wildly entertaining. One can also see musicians performing in their element, nearly communicating with their instruments. The latest to join this list of intimate music spaces delivering certifiably great performances is The Nook. Located above Kawai Piano on Anna Salai, this new venue, fashioned out of an old office space, was started by four musicians in June. Azan Sherif, Vishnu Reddy, Kashyap Jaishankar and Sahib Singh, met as students of Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music in Pondicherry in 2013. After having played with different bands for many years and discovering their own niches, the team of four decided that it was time to create a space of their own to listen to other exciting artistes. The first official gig of The Nook on July 16 sold out days after they posted the announcement. Their Neo-Soul Night with their in-house band 'Room Service' encompassing the four musicians, and other performers including Ananya Gope, Rahul Vanamali, Pranav RV, Wesley Crispus and Gooth, delivered smooth and unusual covers of today's most interesting artistes. The set list included a jazz version of the pumpy Return of the Mack by British R&B singer Mark Morrison. Besides this, there were covers of phenomena like Erykah Badu and Childish Gambino. It is safe to say that the 50-member audience did not stop grooving. Think NPR's Tiny Desk Concert but slightly bigger. 'Chennai lacks a space made by musicians for musicians. We have played the usual circuit including the bars. The other spectrum is Museum Theatre. Independent musicians may not have the ability to rent and fill up a 1,000-seater hall. That's when spaces like The Nook come in. We have no PA systems or mixers. You really get to see what a musician is doing,' says Sahib, co-founder of The Nook and band leader of Jatayu. Sahib says that something magical arises when a musician is truly comfortable in a performance space. Here, one can touch, feel and visualise the sound. It is why they are planning to open the space up for several interesting performances every month. Their next concert, scheduled to be on August 17, will be by the Tamil Jazz Collective. Led by vocalist and composer Harini Iyer, the performance will be a retelling of Tamil music set to jazz notes. 'All of us from the band listen to different kinds of music — jazz, rhythm and blues, neo-soul, hiphop. We are looking to discuss any experimental music and seeing how the space can fit the vibe. We also want to open the space up for events and to record our own music-related content,' Sahib says. To follow details of performances at The Nook, follow @the_nook_chennai.
Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Mid East Info
Discover a Seaside Escape at Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort - Middle East Business News and Information
For families seeking a serene beachside getaway in Phuket, Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. Nestled on the quiet shores of Mai Khao Beach and surrounded by fresh sea air and lush greenery, the resort provides a peaceful setting for quality family time. Enjoy Halal-certified food options, spacious family-friendly rooms, and a variety of activities for children making it an ideal destination for a relaxing and memorable holiday together. Comfort and Convenience The rooms at the resort are spacious, clean, and very comfortable. You can wake up to views of the beach, garden, or pool. Some rooms even have a private pool or bathtub, depending on the room type. Every room includes a soft bed, a balcony, and everything you need for a great stay. Families with children will love the Kids Club, where little ones can play, try Thai arts and crafts, and join fun activities. Adults can relax at the spa, where you can enjoy a Thai massage or calming treatments. Guests can also swim in the beachfront pool, join morning yoga, or take a peaceful walk along the beach. Dining Experience At Ocean Kitchen, you can enjoy Thai and international food, including fresh seafood, salads, grilled meat, and tasty desserts. Halal-certified options are available to cater to diverse dietary needs. There's also The Nook café where you can stop by for coffee, snacks, or ice cream during the day. Discover the Local Area There are many great places to visit nearby. You can take a walk in Sirinat National Park, enjoy a boat trip to the famous Phang Nga Bay, or explore Old Phuket Town to see colorful buildings and try delicious street food. You can also join a Thai cooking class with the chef, starting with a visit to a local market to learn about fresh ingredients before cooking your own Thai dishes. Special Offer: Stay Longer, Get More When you book three nights or more, you'll enjoy daily breakfast for two people and a free upgrade to the next room category, if available. You'll also get Marriott Bonvoy points based on your tier, early check-in from 12:00 hrs, and late check-out until 16:00 hrs. During your stay, enjoy a 30-minute head massage for two, a private wellness session like Thai boxing, yoga, or Pilates, and a Thai herb planting activity. Each evening, you can relax with a glass of local alcohol between 17:00 – 18:00 hrs. The package also includes laundry service for up to 10 items, roundtrip transfer to Central Festival for stays of seven nights or more, free entry to the Peranakan Museum, and free use of bicycles to explore the area. Book now at Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort your perfect seaside escape. Reservations team, +66 76-603699
Axios
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
7 things to do in the Twin Cities this Fourth of July weekend
Looking for something beyond hot dogs this Fourth of July? You're in luck — three food festivals are taking over both sides of the river this weekend. The big picture: Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis Saturday-Sunday with nearly 50 food vendors, a block-long artist marketplace and all-day live music across three stages. Free, but tickets are required What we're watching: The Jucy Lucy Hall of Flame on Saturday, where those with stomachs of steel (and stretchy pants) can eat a flight of three full-sized Jucys from Matt's Bar, The Nook and The 5-8 Club. $40 Plus: Head to St. Paul on Saturday for Minnesota's first Native American Food Truck Festival, with nearly 20 native-owned food trucks and chefs popping up at Harriet Island Regional Park from 11am-7pm. Free And if that's not enough: the second annual Taste of St. Paul will also take place Saturday and Sunday with food trucks, live performances and a kids zone. Free In other entertainment news ... 🌭 Challenge Joey Chestnut's record at Minneapolis cocktail bar Meteor's inaugural hot dog eating contest Friday afternoon. In addition to the classic speed eating competition, there will also be a "performance" category for those who can eat one single hot dog "the best." "Points are based on name, balance, originality, presentation, crowd engagement, and delivery," according to the bar's Instagram post. Free 🩲 Show some skin at the 19th Freedom From Pants Ride on Friday, the annual Fourth of July clothing-optional bike ride around Minneapolis. This year's route starts downtown at 6pm with stops at Loring Park, Cedar Lake Beach and Sabo Bridge. Free 🎭 Picnic at a Shakespeare show during one of Classical Actors Ensembles' performances of All's Well That Ends Well this weekend. All shows take place in Twin Cities green spaces and are free to attend, though donations are encouraged. 🎲 Break out the lucky D20 — CONvergence, the annual convention for all things science fiction and fantasy, is in downtown Minneapolis Thursday-Sunday.
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- Glasgow Times
New Glasgow-inspired wellbeing wallpaper unveiled by SAMH
The wallpaper, featuring key Glasgow landmarks and nods to the city's culture, was revealed by SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. It is set to be a prominent feature in the first Nook, Scotland's first-ever network of walk-in mental health support hubs, set to be launched in Glasgow later this year. Read more: 'Incredibly impressed': New health boss praises staff after first week in role The wallpaper was co-designed by SAMH and Glasgow-based creative business No Rules through a series of workshops with people who have experienced mental health problems, young people, and SAMH staff. Jude Deacons, SAMH's senior programme manager for The Nook, said: "This wallpaper beautifully captures everything The Nook is going to be about. "It's warm, welcoming, non-clinical, and inclusive – a place to make connections. "We held several workshops with people we support, young people, and members of staff to work together on the design, and we're absolutely thrilled with the result and the sense of place it conjures up. "This design is inspired by Glasgow's culture and landscape, and each of the five Nooks will have a unique design that reflects their locations. "Mental Health Awareness Week's theme this year is 'community', which is exactly what The Nook is all about." The Nook is the largest mental health charity initiative in Scotland's history, and is designed to provide barrier-free access to mental health support. Anyone looking for help will be able to walk through the door whenever they need to, with no need to book an appointment, no need for NHS referrals, and no waiting lists. Designing The Nook (Image: Supplied) Eve McGhee, employability specialist at SAMH, said: "It's wonderful to see the finished wallpaper. "We had some great conversations about creating a space that works for people, community, mental health, and what makes Glasgow, Glasgow. "The wallpaper is really striking and hopefully everyone else who fed into the design likes it as much as I do." Read more: Sister raises thousands for brain tumour research in late brother's memory Yvonne Elliott-Kellighan, co-founder of No Rules, said: "It's been great to support this project and to create the wellness wallpaper which will be featured in such an important place. "This wallpaper is more than just a visually striking graphic for the walls; it's a tool that makes the space feel both welcoming and homely. 'People will be able to see the wallpaper when they visit The Nook and it will support the non-clinical and welcoming environment being created, and put a smile on their faces. "We hope it will be a conversation-starter in a place where talking is so important." More information about The Nook, including how to donate, can be found on the SAMH website.
